I have a heart for small churches.

I grew up in small churches; worked on staff at one (1/4 time); pastored two; and served as District Leader for five of them.

I remember the days when my check was $232 a week. I remember what it felt like to prepare all week and look out to see 30 people. I remember wanting to go to conferences to learn how to be a better pastor/leader but not having enough money. I remember struggling with God when it seemed like I was the only one doing ministry around the church. I remember feeling all alone in the big world of church.

As a result of all these things I have heart for small churches.

I want to…

• Create and give away resources to every small church that will have them

• Highlight the small church at every possible point

• Develop creative partnerships with small church pastors and leaders that will facilitate kingdom expansion

• Offer encouragement to small church pastors and congregations (If you know one… thank him/her for his/her service to Christ… Encouragement is a great gift!)

My friend Brandon is a small-church/bi-vocational pastor. He is doing a great series of posts called “The Quirks of Being Bi-Vocational.” I encourage you to read these and then find a small church pastor to pray for and encourage! (Click here to read the posts)